Case Study Questions for Class 8 Social Science History Chapter 5 When People Rebel

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Case Study Questions for Class 8 Social Science History Chapter 5 When People Rebel

Case Study Questions for Class 8 Social Science History Chapter 5 When People Rebel

Here we are providing case study questions for class 8 social science History Chapter 5 When People Rebel.

Case Study Questions

On 8 April 1857, a young soldier, Mangal Pandey, was hanged to death for attacking his officers in Barrackpore. Some days later, some sepoys of the regiment at Meerut refused to do the army drill using the new cartridges, which were suspected of being coated with the fat of cows and pigs. Eighty five sepoys were dismissed from service and sentenced to ten years in jail for disobeying their officers. This happened on 9 May 1857.
Direction for question 1 to 5 given below: Based on the above passage choose the correct option:

Q. 1. Who was Mangal Pandey?
(a) A British officer
(b) A zamindar
(c) A soldier of British army
(d) A soldier of Mughal army

Ans. Option (c) is correct.

Q. 2. Why was Mangal Pandey hanged?
(a) He started sepoy mutiny
(b) He attacked British officer
(c) He refused to use the cartridges
(d) He did not pay the tax

Ans. Option (b) is correct.
Explanation: Mangal Pandey, was hanged to death for attacking his officers in Barrackpore.

Q.3. Sepoys who refused to do the army drill were from:
(a) Delhi
(b) Kanpur
(c) Meerut
(d) Awadh

Ans. Option (c) is correct.

Q. 4. Why did sepoys refuse to do the army drill?
(a) due to low salary
(b) due to poor service conditions
(c) they believed that cartridges were coated with animal fat.
(d) they were tired.

Ans. Option (c) is correct.

Q. 5. How many sepoys were dismissed
(a) 82
(b) 83
(c) 84
(d) 85

Ans. Option (d) is correct


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Case study questions typically present a specific scenario or case related to a historical event, geographical issue, or social problem. Students are expected to read and understand the details of the case and then answer a set of questions based on their understanding and knowledge of the subject matter.

Case study questions can be an effective way to assess students’ understanding and ability to apply social science concepts to practical situations. They also encourage students to think critically, analyze information, and draw informed conclusions – skills that are valuable both inside and outside the classroom.

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